US Edition‘Handsome’ Jacob Elordi Now a Hot Favourite to Play James Bond After Oscars
Jacob Elordi’s Oscar nomination for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has boosted his odds to 7/2 as Amazon Prime assembles a new James Bond creative team.
- Earlier this year Jacob Elordi's Oscar nod pushed bookmakers to make him second-favourite at 7/2 to play James Bond.
- With Amazon MGM Studios gaining control earlier this year, Amazon Prime Video assembled Denis Villeneuve, director, as Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepped down.
- Paddy Power described Elordi as tall, handsome and mysterious, while bookmakers list Callum Turner as the 5/6 favourite for James Bond.
- Bookmakers and media say the 007 role remains uncast, with speculation rife and unsubstantiated rumours of meetings between Jacob Elordi and Denis Villeneuve.
- If cast, Jacob Elordi would be the second Australian 007 after George Lazenby, who remains the only actor to play Bond once and to marry the character.
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Next James Bond: Oscar nods spark huge shake-up in race to replace Daniel Craig as new star becomes frontrunner
Jacob Elordi has emerged as a surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, with reports claiming the Australian actor has already held discussions with Amazon MGM Studios and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve about taking on the iconic role.According to entertainment outlet Showbiz 411, the 28-year-old has met with both studio producers and Villeneuve, who is attached to direct the franchise’s 26th instalment.The speculation has gathered pace fo…
Is Callum Turner the Frontrunner to Be Next James Bond?
Seven actors have played iconic British spy James Bond, banking $8 billion at the box office. Now, there are several stars rumored to be in the running to become the next 007. “Fantastic Beasts” and “Masters of the Air” star Callum Turner has quickly emerged as a frontrunner. British papers are reporting he’s been telling friends it’s a done deal. And Callum’s fiancée Dua Lipa would make a great Bond girl… or could do a cool new theme song! …
New 007 Report Claims Jacob Elordi Is Emerging as the Favorite for the Next James Bond
The search for the next James Bond is heating up again, and a new report suggests the pieces might finally be lining up. With a new director, a new creative structure, and Amazon now steering the ship, attention has turned squarely toward who will inherit the tuxedo. According to a recently update, one young actor is suddenly standing out from the pack. A report from Showbiz411 says that Jacob Elordi is now one of the top contenders being seriou…
Jacob Elordi Locked as New James Bond After Oscars Nomination? Actor Secretly Meets Denis Villeneuve: Report
The hunt for the next James Bond is on, but maybe not for much longer! With actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anthony Boyle, Callum Turner, Leo Suter, Harris Dickinson, Regé-Jean Page, and Idris Elba being named in the running, Jacob Elordi has now seemingly had advanced talks with the creators for the role of 007. As per a ShowBiz report on January 23, the star met up with Denis Villeneuve, and this could more or less mean that a role may be co…
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